What’s happening in our French classrooms?
La journée de la francophonie
On Thursday 20 March, we celebrate the journée internationale de la francophonie. This day celebrates all French-speaking countries and the over 300 million French people who speak French around the world! French is the fifth most spoken language in the world. At AHS, this day holds a special place as three of our French staff are native to French Islands, including Mauritius Island, Reunion Island and New Caledonia/Tahiti.
On Tuesday 18 March, Mme Paule Ignatio, Consul General of France in Melbourne and current Auburn High School parent invited French teachers from bilingual schools in Melbourne to the Soirée festive de la francophonie. This special event, which was held at Auburn High School, was part of the Francophonie Week celebrations to honour the richness and diversity of the French language. This was a wonderful opportunity for French teachers and educators to connect and exchange in a festive atmosphere.
In preparation for this week of celebrations, Year 7 French students created flags of francophone countries which were on display in the student entrance, while Year 8 students learnt and made posters about Francophonie!
Continuing on the theme of francophonie, our Year 12 VCE French students have just finished their first SAC, persuading a parent to let them do an exchange in a French-speaking country overseas. As part of their next unit, they will interview a member of their family to reflect on the differences between generations.
Our Year 7 Immersion class have started their new unit, Enfants du Monde, which is looking at Rights of Children around the world. They are getting ready to write petition letters and do a presentation in class to persuade students to take action. A lot of interesting, persuasive and also creative work coming ahead!
Ambassadeurs en herbe 2025 – French Debating Competition
For the first time this year, Auburn High School and Caulfield Junior College have joined forces to participate in the highly anticipated French Debating Competition organised by the AEFE. This international competition will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from Wednesday 26 March to Friday 28 March. A group of 10 students, including 6 students from AHS (Year 7 and Year 9 Binational) and 4 students from CJC (Grade 6) will be travelling in the next few days, accompanied by two teachers, Madame Oldfield (AHS) and Monsieur Prevet (CJC). We wish them well in their debating adventures, on the theme La francophonie, un voyage dans le temps et dans l’espace. Bonne chance!
Auburn High School Community Event – French Movie Night
📜INVITATION📜
Join us for a special Auburn High School Community Event celebrating French culture and the love of learning!✨
🎬 Private Screening of En fanfare / My Brother’s Band (Classification TBC)
📅 Wednesday, 26 March 2025
⏰ 5:45 PM arrival | 6:30 PM movie start
📍 Como Cinema, South Yarra
This event complements the 2025 Alliance Française French Film Festival – an opportunity to immerse yourself in French cinema and culture!
